Aaron Turner
Moody Gardens Spring Fun
If you're looking for something to do this summer, visit Moody Gardens in Galveston. It's a short drive, and there are always tons of fun things to do. Listen to Gator 99.5 this spring and you could win family four passes to Moody Gardens...
Swashbucklers Win Home Opener
The Louisiana Swashbucklers kicked off their home opener with a bang last Saturday night! Southwest Louisiana came out to support the Bucs and the team certainly did not disappoint. While Alabama kept things close during the first half, the Swashbucklers widened the gap and walked off the field with a demanding victory.
Swashbucklers Ready To Launch
Football fans can breathe easier! The Swashbucklers are back. While they were edged by the Panthers in Albany, GA, the Bucs are hoping to win their first home game of the season against the Alabama Hammers.
Listen to Gator 99.5 this football season for your chance to win tickets to see the Swashbucklers at home this season.
Surprising Facts About St. Patrick’s Day
In a culture rooted deeply in French roots and customs, St. Patrick's Day takes a back seat. Buried between Mardi Gras and Easter, March 17th is usually celebrated only by the wearing of green on this Irish Holiday.
To help you see what the rest of the world is doing, I thought it would be fitting today to pass along St. Patrick's Day facts...
Man Calls 911 From Jail
They say you get one phone call when you go to jail. Joseph A. Walsh of Sandusky, Ohio could not wail for the authorities to allow him to make his call. The call Walsh did make is not what I would consider a smart call. No... Walsh did not call his family, nor an attorney. The "Sandusky Register" reports that Walsh dialed 911...
Cowgirls Will Go To NCAA Tournament
The Cowgirls Basketball team has cause for celebration. They've won the Southland Conference title. They won their first ever State Farm Southland Conference Tournament, and now they are headed to the NCAA Championship Tournament. This is great for Southwest Louisiana , McNeese State University, and of course for this championship team.
Aniston Goes Country In New Movie
Hollywood seems to be going country. Country stars have been going to Hollywood for years with artists like Jerry Reed, Kenny Rogers, Dolly Partin and even George Strait making it big on the silver screen.
The new trend seems to be going in the opposite direction now with superstars like Gweneth Paltrow going country. Jennifer Aniston will be the next artist to give country music a try in her up
Reba In Country Music Hall Of Fame
She is one of Country Music's favorites, so you knew it was only a matter of time until this announcement was made. Now it's official. Reba McEntire will enter the Country Music Hall of Fame. Bobby Braddock and Jean Shepard are the other two inductees for 2011. The Country Music Association's Chief Executive Officer, Steve Moore, explains more about the news...
The Oscars [GALLERY]
The stars shined brightly last night in Hollywood. "The Kings Speech" racked up four statues, while the Social Network was a heavy hitter too with three awards. Here are some pics highlighting the sights...
Music’s Top Money Makers
We all love lists. Top songs, top hotties, and top movies. "Billboard Magazine" has published their "Top Money Makers" of 2011. Lady Gaga was at the top of the list, but you will find some of your favorite country artists among the top earners. On the top of this list, and many others for that matter, is Taylor Swift.
Ottawa Bans Underwood
Canadians mean business when it comes to hockey. They take it so seriously that Carrie Underwood is now feeling the wrath of an angry Ottawa radio station.
Underwood's pro hockey husband, Mike Fisher was recently traded from the Ottawa Senators to the Nashville Predators. The station, KISSFM 105.3, has retaliated by banning all of Carrie Underwood's music.